Women's Talk
A Social History of Gossip in Working-class Neighbourhoods, 1880-1960
Published on 2. February 1995
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-85928-026-3 (ISBN)
Description
This is a sociological study of the way in which women and their "gossip" was viewed in the period 1880 to 1960. It asks why specifically working class women are seen as gossips, tracing the stereotyped meanings and prejudices attached to the word. Other, communication aspects are also examined.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
notes, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85928-026-3 (9781859280263)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part One: the whisper of devilish tongues - women's words corrupted. Part two: talk at the street door - the gossip exchange in working class neighbourhoods. Part three: the knowable community - the limits of mental and social space. Part four: blood thicker than water? Family and street tensions. Part five: no coats hanging on the door - neighbourhood networks in decline. Conclusion: women on the washtub.